Two special events to help residents affected by the blaze at Scott Street in Perth city centre will take place at Perth and Kinross Council headquarters on Tuesday 24 June and Friday 27 June.
Running from 1pm to 7pm, the drop-in session on Tuesday 24 June will allow residents or employees of local businesses directly or indirectly impacted by the blaze and subsequent road and building closures to meet Council staff and those from partner agencies who will be able to answer questions and provide advice.
Fifty-five families have been displaced because of the blaze, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Residents should arrive at the main entrance to the Council offices at 2 High Street, Perth.
Information will be available on a range of issues including:
- Housing
- Welfare Rights
- Local taxes
- Access to properties
- Donations
- Mental Health and Wellbeing support
- Social work
- Community Support and engagement and more
Councillor Eric Drysdale, Deputy Leader of Perth and Kinross Council and ward member for Perth City Centre, said: "The devastating consequences of last weekend's tragic fire will be felt for months to come.
"Our thoughts remain with those affected, not least the friends and relatives of the man who sadly lost his life in the blaze.
"People who lived at 41 Scott Street lost everything and now face the challenge of rebuilding their lives. Residents and nearby businesses also face being unable to access their homes and premises for weeks or months. Whatever we can do to help them, we will.
"The response from the people of Perth and Kinross to this emergency has been humbling. The generosity people and businesses have shown has been exemplary.
"But we know that those affected will still have many questions as they begin to move forward. We want to do everything we can to help them and Tuesday's event will, I believe, help provide some of those answers.
"We know it is a long road ahead but will continue doing all we can to support those in their hour of need."
Follow-up residents' event (insurance focus) - Friday 27 June 2025, 11am-2pm
Following on from the resident drop-in session arranged for Tuesday 24 June, a follow-up information event for residents impacted by the fire in Perth city centre has been organised for Friday 27 June 2025 at the Council Buildings, 2 High Street, Perth. Hosted by Perth and Kinross and supported by Pete Wishart MP and John Swinney MSP, the event will also be attended by representatives of Perth-based insurance firm Aviva and the Association of British Insurers. This is an opportunity to share challenges people are facing with their household insurers and understand more about the industry's approach in such cases. As insurance is a UK Government regulated industry, Mr Wishart's office may be able to take up cases on individuals' behalf directly with their respective insurance companies/ UK Government ministers.
Council teams and support services will also be on hand to provide information and advice on a range of other issues being experienced by residents impacted by the fire.
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